16794 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 10 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16794 (2026)
Question asked:	20 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	04 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16794_2026
Document guid:	454600c9-1684-4ac7-9033-fd9ef45fb949

16794 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Has the Minister considered regulation of “AI-to-AI” commercial transactions in New Zealand; if not, why not?

Cameron Brewer: I am currently considering my priorities and work programme. Officials continue to monitor developments in this space and will provide advice as needed.